Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 3 eggs (or as directed on cake mix)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as directed)
- 1 cup water or milk (for extra richness)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling or 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare strawberry cake mix according to package instructions (usually mixing with eggs, oil, and water or milk).
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Spoon strawberry pie filling or jam on top in random spots.
- Sprinkle with white chocolate chips or coconut if using.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until top is golden, bubbling, and cracked.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Try raspberry or cherry filling for variation.
- Swirl in Nutella for a chocolate twist.
- Top with crushed graham crackers for a cheesecake flavor.
- Use homemade strawberry cake batter if preferred.
- Best served warm but also tasty at room temp or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
